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Sherman Antitrust Act (1890)
An attempt to outlaw business monopolies that failed because it didn't legally define monopolies and trusts. This is very prominent in history because many people lived in poverty due to the emerge of monopolies and their corruption. -
Spanish American War (1898)
Caused by imperialism, yellow journalism, destruction of USS Maine, the DeLome Letter, Spain and the U.S. fought in Cuba and the Philippines. Made the U.S. a world power and let them acquire territories such as the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico. -
Annexation of Hawaii (1898)
Due to the Christian Missionaries and business men inhabiting Hawaii, the U.S. took Hawaii under their wing, even though many natives were against it. -
World War 1 (1914-1919)
Kick started after the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria, the Allied Powers (primarily France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and later the United States) were against the Central Powers (primarily Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria. This event was very catastrophic, though it led to many technological advancements, it also partially led to World War 2. -
Harlem Renaissance (1918-1930)
A rise in African American culture in music, art, and literature centered around Harlem, New York. -
Teapot Dome Scandal (1921 - 1923)
The first major political scandal of the 20th century, corruption in government oil reserves that were sold to private businesses in exchanges for bribes. -
The Scopes Trial (1925)
The "Monkey Trial" was because of a state law imposed in Tennessee that prohibited teaching evolution in public schools. This case was all about cultural divide of modernism versus traditionalism -
The Great Depression (1929-1940)
Partially caused by WW1, the Great Depression was an era of worldwide economic downturn where there was a decline of world trade, high protective tariffs, overproduction of consumer goods, and margin buying. Some other factors during the Great depression are Black Tuesday (1929), Dust Bowls, and a shift in power to impose new policies. -
World War 2 (1939 - 1945)
Due to the harsh treatment of Germany after WW1, the Great Depression, and other factors, World War 2 emerged. Some important dates include 1939 when Germany invaded Poland, 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, and 1945 when Germany ended the war in Europe and a few months later the U.S dropped atomic bombs on Japan to end war in the Pacific. Another important event to not overlook was the Invasion of Normandy or better known as D-Day in 1944. -
Berlin Airlift (1948 -1949)
U.S. and British operation where they flew food and supplies into West Berlin due to the the city being blockaded by the Soviet Union. -
Korean War (1950 - 1953)
Korea was divided along the 38th parallel into North and South Korea after World War 2. Communist the North invaded the South to attempt to unify the peninsula. This led to the U.S. defending South Korea, and its one of the 1st attempts of containment by the U.S. The war ended in 1953, with very little change, with almost the same lines as it was previously. This war was also one of the first major conflicts where black and white Americans served together, after desegregating the military. -
Vietnam War (1954 - 1975)
Cold War conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia for 21 years, similar to the Korean War, the war spanned under 5 presidents, decreasing in popularity and precedence as years went by. -
The Space Race (1957 - 1969)
A competition between Soviet Union and the U.S. for supremacy in space exploration. This would serve as a symbol as technological and ideological superiority. Some major events include Sputnik the first man-made satellite pushing the Soviet Union in the lead, and the Moon Landing in 1969, by America's Apollo 11 led by Neil Armstrong, which made the U.S. win the space race. -
Little Rock Nine (1957)
A group of black students in Little Rock Arkansas were prevented from entering Central High School due to their race. The U.S. Army had to escort them to school to ensure their safety. -
Berlin Wall (1961 - 1989)
A wall that separated U.S. controlled West Berlin and Soviet-controlled East Berlin. The barrier stood 28 years before both sides tore it down in 1989. -
Roe v. Wade (1971)
A supreme court ruling that made a pregnant woman's body protected by a "right to privacy" in the 4th and 14th Amendments making Abortion legal in the U.S. This case is still controversial and in media today. -
1973 Oil Crisis (1973)
OPEC reduced the Oil amount exported to the U.S. in response to the U.S. supporting Israel, while also doubling gas prices in over the span of 5 months. This event was very catastrophic to the U.S. especially to the economy. -
Fall of Saigon (1975)
In April of 75', the U.S. cut off all aid and supplies to South Vietnam. This caused an easy path to form for North Vietnam to take over the capital of South Vietnam, Saigon. -
September 11th (2001)
Al- Queda Terrorists hijacked commercial planes and flew them into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center as well as the pentagon. The event was very traumatic for Americans everywhere and made Americans very paranoid and afraid of what's to come. -
Hurricane Katrina (2005)
A devastating and terrible hurricane that hit the Gulf Coast, destroying parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. New Orleans was also very flooded when the flood waters rushed in. This left many Americans in shambles and people had to rebuild their lives from the ground up...